Description

This large stone cross sits in the center of the Praca Anchieta Plaza. It is dedicated to Sao Francisco de Xavier, the patron saint of Salvador. The Praca Anchieta is the cobblestone plaza in the Pelourhino that connects the Igreja de Sao Francisco with the main court, Terreiro de Jesus. The baroque church and stone cross were built in the early 18th century, using the economic resources of the newly-wealthy sugar barons and the sweat of their slaves.

Media Id: media_SDB_20071002_85834 Capture Date: 2004-07-27 15:59:36 Date Uploaded: 2007-10-02 08:58:35 Image Width: 3008 Image Height: 2000 File Size: 3744088 Compression: jpg Resolution: 72 dpi Shutter Speed: 1/2500 sec Aperture: f/11.0 Focal Length: 25 mm Category: site